Canon XL2 Review
By
October 28th, 2004
Summary
Canon's new XL2 camcorder offers an evolutionary design and new professional features - including a choice of 60i, 24p or 30p frame rates, 4:3 or high resolution 16:9 aspect ratio, new 680,000 pixel progressive scan CCDs, and a full line of customizable controls for cine-looking results. Along with its new 20x interchangeable lens, this new Mini-DV camcorder empowers cinematographers and videographers with a completely customizable broadcast and feature film quality acquisition tool.
Specs
Key Features
Type
Digital
Recording Format
Mini DV
Recording System
NTSC
CCD Quantity
3
Optical Zoom
20x
Weight
5.3 lb.
CCD
CCD Quantity
3
CCD Size
1/3"
CCD Pixels
680K pixels
LCD / Viewfinder
LCD Display
With LCD Display
LCD Panel Size
2 in.
Color Viewfinder
With Color Viewfinder
Lens
Optical Zoom
20x
Lens Focal Length
5.4 - 108 mm
Filter Diameter
72 mm
Video Modes
Recording Speed
LP, SP
Image Stabilizer
With Image Stabilizer
Recommended Illumination
100 Lux
Low Lux
5.5 Lux
Audio
Audio Format
12/16 Bit PCM Digital Stereo Audio
Memory Photography
MPEG Movie Mode
Without MPEG Movie Mode
Interfaces
Output Interfaces
S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), FireWire / DV / i.Link
Input Interfaces
S-Video, Composite (Video), Audio (RCA), FireWire / DV / iLink
Microphone Type
External/Optional, Installed
Power Supply
Battery Type
Proprietary Lithium
Dimensions
Width
8.9 in.
Depth
19.5 in.
Height
8.7 in.
Weight
5.3 lb.